The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience The…
The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia Deputy Leader of the Nationals Wednesday, 27 April 2022 A fish tale and the one who didn’t get away A Singaporean tourist who attempted to bring in 38 live fish hidden in home-made cushions has had their visa cancelled, been refused entry…
The Coalition Government has committed $5 million to upgrade the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) in Rockhampton to support Central Queensland’s beef industry. The upgrade will add a roof to the facility, increasing safety and animal welfare, as well as creating efficiencies projected to deliver $13.25 million of local economic benefits each year from increased…
The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $845,000 towards building a long care daycare centre in Murtoa for the first time. The centre will provide 30 places for the combined communities of Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup to improve early education for children and have a positive economic impact on the region. With long wait times…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is committing $13.5 million towards the Murray River Adventure Trail to boost Mildura’s liveability and provide greater walking, running and cycling paths for residents and tourists. The completion of the 36-kilometre trail along the river from Mildura to Yelta will provide all members of the community an option to keep…
Nat Barr: Thank you, Sam. Liberal candidate, Katherine Deves has been driven into hiding after receiving death threats over controversial comments she made about transgender athletes. The Warringah candidate has reportedly moved to a secret location and sent her family out of Sydney amid fears for her safety. The Labor Party is not without conflict…
More horticulture producers across Western Australia are set to benefit from the expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program – Trial following the signing of the funding agreement between the Coalition and Western Australian Governments. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said the expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program – Trial would see improved…
A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $19.5 million to build Clinical Health School facilities for Greater Shepparton. Minister for Regional Education, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said along with investment by La Trobe University and Goulburn Valley Health, the $26.5 million project will deliver dedicated education and training facilities to future proof northern Victoria’s health…
Another 20 projects will receive funding under the Coalition Government’s Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot, which is providing money for projects to protect and enhance native vegetation. More than $4 million will go to these 20 new farm projects. This latest tranche of funding follows the announcement of 54 successful projects under the first batch of…
The Coalition government will commit $10 million to improving safety awareness and safety culture in the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors if re-elected. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said the additional funding would build on the Coalition Government’s support for one of our most dangerous workplaces. “We are committed to improving safety…